Question 1

since being placed on a low dose of bisoprolol i have gained 10lbs in weight which i am unable to shift by dieting.

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Hi KFritz
Bisoprolol can be a cause of weight gain and the weight gain can manifest via different mechanisms (water weight vs fat). But because weight gain is not a very specific side effect, I would recommend you consult with your doctor to decide if it is truly bisoprolol that is causing this and if a change in meds is warrented - depending on assessing risk/benefits of being on the medication.

Question 2

would propranolol taken twice a day as the equivalant dose of bisoprolol 2.5mg be less affect on am bp?as get
some dizzy spells rising up from bed am.

Accepted Answer

Depends on dosage: It depends on the dosage of proparanolol . You can also check you blood pressure for its efficacy

Question 3

i think bisoprolol are giving me headaches in the day as i take my dose at 8am. can i change my dose to 8pm to see if it stops the headaches?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: If the dosing is once a day, then you can try take it at night. But before you make any change, please inform your prescribing doctor about the problem.

Question 4

on ivabradine and doc switched bisoprolol to diltizem . now pulse very slow even on low dose. should these be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Ivabradine: Ivabradine causes bradycardia by itself. Discuss with your dr whether your bradycardia is ok. If the pots is controlled may be ok.

Question 5

why does innapropriate sinus tachycardia occur? i'm ill with mine on bisoprolol 10mg highest dose just want a cure so i can be normal  and go to work!

Accepted Answer

?  reversible causes: Inapproriate sinus tachycardia typically signals in imbalance in the sympathetic nervous signals --the "fight or flight" reflex.  It is a sinus rate that is excessive without provocation.  It is important to make sure that reversible causes of sympathetic nerve stimulation are ruled out--such as dehydration, anmia, excessive thyroid hormone, anxiety.  Beta blockers first.  Clonidine might help too.

Question 6

tachycardia and high blood pressure, taking bisoprolol 5 mg daily.
feeling very well.
do i need to check if i can stop this medicine or decrease dose.

Accepted Answer

Need to check.: Feeling good on that medication is a great first step, and seeing that it's working is a great second step.  But to come off of it or at least reduce the dose requires proper monitoring to be sure that your BP and HR don't spike up.  Coordinate this with your local doctor; don't stop that medication independent of your doctor's supervision.

Question 7

i am in ticagrelor, aspirin, apixaban, rusovastatin and bisoprolol. recently got a gout attack in my toe. can i take low dose colchicine? is tart cherry juice safe? i have mi 15 days ago with stenting of lad. heart function normal?

Accepted Answer

: There is a major interaction between colchicine &amp; rusovastatin but it is not an absolute contraindication if you do not have kidney disease &amp; take low dose of colchicine. If widespread muscle pain occurs when taking colchicine, stop it immediately. If you take colchicine, do not take the tart cherry juice. Your bleeding risk is too high with ticagrelor, ASA &amp; apixaban combination, be careful.

Question 8

can i take bisoprolol forever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It doesn't wear off.  There is no accumulation.  Long term use does not increase the risk of adverse reactions.

Question 9

can bisoprolol wear off before 24 hrs?

Accepted Answer

24 hour: Long acting medications may wane in their efficacy as they near the 24 hour duration. A pharmacist can give you more information about half life and duration of full therapeutic effect of this medication despite some of the medication lingering in your system.

Question 10

what should i know about bisoprolol 5mg?

Accepted Answer

It is a Beta blocker: Bisoprolol is a beta blocker blood pressure medication. It shouldn't be taken with other meds in the same class, like atenolol or metoprolol. It should used with caution with calcium channel blockers like verapamil or Diltiazem as they can also slow the heart rate, but that is sometimes desired. Bisoprolol is often given in combination with hctz or hydrochlorothiazide so be careful with diuretics.

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Since being placed on a low dose of bisoprolol i have gained 10lbs in weight which i am unable to shift by dieting.

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Would propranolol taken twice a day as the equivalant dose of bisoprolol 2.5mg be less affect on am bp?as get some dizzy spells rising up from bed am.

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I think bisoprolol are giving me headaches in the day as i take my dose at 8am. can i change my dose to 8pm to see if it stops the headaches?

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On ivabradine and doc switched bisoprolol to diltizem . now pulse very slow even on low dose. should these be taken together?

A member asked:

Why does innapropriate sinus tachycardia occur? i'm ill with mine on bisoprolol 10mg highest dose just want a cure so i can be normal and go to work!

A member asked:

Tachycardia and high blood pressure, taking bisoprolol 5 mg daily. feeling very well. do i need to check if i can stop this medicine or decrease dose.

A member asked:

I am in ticagrelor, aspirin, apixaban, rusovastatin and bisoprolol. recently got a gout attack in my toe. can i take low dose colchicine? is tart cherry juice safe? i have mi 15 days ago with stenting of lad. heart function normal?

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Can i take bisoprolol forever?

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Can bisoprolol wear off before 24 hrs?

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